Antonyms for abdomen
ˈæb də mən, æbˈdoʊ-ab·domen

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1. abdomennoun

   Synonyms:
   stomach, belly

2. abdomennoun

   The belly, or that part of the body between the thorax and the pelvis, not including the back.

   Synonyms:
   belly, stomach

3. abdomennoun

   The cavity of the belly, which is lined by the peritoneum, and contains the stomach, bowels, and other viscera; often restricted in humans to the part between the diaphragm and the commencement of the pelvis, the remainder being called the pelvic cavity.

   He was all bent over complaining of pains in the abdomen.

   Synonyms:
   stomach, belly

4. abdomennoun

   The posterior section of the body, behind the thorax, in insects, crustaceans, and other Arthropoda.

   Synonyms:
   stomach, belly

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1. abdomen

   Synonyms:
   belly, paunch

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1. abdomen, venter, stomach, bellynoun

   the region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis

   Synonyms:
   belly, breadbasket, tum, venter, paunch, stomach, tummy, abdominal cavity

2. abdominal cavity, abdomennoun

   the cavity containing the major viscera; in mammals it is separated from the thorax by the diaphragm

   Synonyms:
   stomach, belly, abdominal cavity, venter

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1. abdomennoun

   Synonyms:
   belly, paunch

   Associated words:
   abdominal, ventral, paunchy, abdominous, peritoneum, peritonitis, celiac, laparotomy, groin, eventration, abdominoscopy, hypogastric, hypogastrium

Editors ContributionRate these antonyms:2.7 / 3 votes

1. lower back

   opposite side of the body

   Submitted by rinat on June 9, 2017  

How to use abdomen in a sentence?

1. Francisco Lopez-Jimenez:

   The reason [standing could be good] is because when we stand there are many muscles in our legs and butt and abdomen that are working to keep you standing, whenever muscle is used, it consumes sugar and affects triglycerides.

2. Kara Landau:

   Resistant starch is not digested as it travels through the gastrointestinal tract, instead, it is fermented by the beneficial bacteria living in the gut. This fermentation process releases byproducts that improve the body’s insulin response, which help to prevent fat stored around the abdomen. Abdominal fat is highly correlated with diabetes, and a waist circumference larger than 35 inches in women and 40 inches in men is a risk factor for heart disease.

3. Brooks Nader:

   First of all, it’s great self-defense, but I feel like it’s a really great combo of cardio and toning. When you’re boxing, you’re not only working on your arms, but you’re also working out your abdomen and your legs. And I feel it makes me more agile and quick on my feet… And it’s really fun. I feel like if you’re having a stressful week or a tough day, I’d rather punch a bag like crazy than do a pushup. It’s a good little escape.

4. Linus Chuang:

   There were a lot of issues related to this very large tumor in the abdomen. She can't eat, she can't walk, and there are problems related to potential complications with this large mass compressing the venous system, she was at very high risk of developing blood clots because of compression of the blood flow.

5. John Rogers:

   This is a new class of electronic biomedical implants, the devices can be adapted to sense fluid flow, motion, pH or thermal characteristics, in formats that are compatible with the body's abdomen and extremities, as well as the deep brain.

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